Entries by Lyn

Third time lucky, hopefully

In a long-running saga of development proposals for a flattened Wigan industrial estate, dating back to 2014, proposal three promises 100% affordable housing. All 155 homes planned for a former industrial estate near Wigan would be affordable, according to the latest proposals in a long-running saga. The plans for affordable housing on part of the […]

Irish ‘Hard Hat’s’ poached by the UK

Fears are growing in the Irish construction sector that the flow of builders across the sea to the UK will become a permanent skills drain and will damage the industry long after it is permitted to reopen fully according to a number of sources in the sector. Many commercial and industrial construction sites remain closed, even […]

ARISTON STRENGTHENS ITS ONE SERIES RANGE OF BOILERS

Ariston has added the highly efficient Clas ONE R to its ONE Series range of condensing gas boilers. Replacing the Clas HE R, the new regular boiler is quiet and compact, as well as a great retrofit product for use in an open vented system. It has an impressive, modern design, complete with a large […]

THE ULTIMATE DESIGN FREEDOM

CUSTOMISED FLOORS AND WALLS FROM ALTRO: Innovative new Altro Custom floors and walls allow you to create unique spaces exactly as you want them – delivering total creative freedom with the quality you expect from Altro. Upload your own designs online via Altro’s step-by-step Custom service or choose from a collection of images and patterns […]

HeartFelt® Origami offers exceptional acoustic and aesthetic results

With the introduction of HeartFelt® Origami, architects and interior designers can add a highly exclusive ceiling finish to their buildings. This new Hunter Douglas Architectural felt ceiling system not only has a unique aesthetic appearance, it also provides high acoustic performance. The combination of material – felt, in five shades of grey, and shape – […]

INNOVATION AND ENTERPRISE IN DESIGN

Troldekt’s wood wool acoustic ceiling panels have made a major contribution to the Enterprise Centre at the University of East Anglia. Dubbed the greenest building in the UK, it is also one of the most sustainable. It is recognised as the first large scale project to target both Passivhaus Certification and BREEAM Outstanding and one […]

UK’s largest construction materials terminal

Tarmac and Forth Ports have signed a long-term agreement to create the UK’s largest construction materials terminal at the Port of Tilbury in Essex. The long-term agreement follows a £250M pound investment made by Forth Ports at Tilbury2, the UK’s newest port. The facility is a purpose-built aggregate processing and manufacturing facility, located to serve […]

RESTORING NOTRE-DAME WITH DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

Autodesk created 3D digital visualizations depicting the Notre-Dame from multiple angles and sun positioning. The public establishment dedicated to the conservation and restoration of Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral has announced an official patronage with Autodesk. Through this patronage, we are contributing design and construction solutions, including Building Information Modeling (BIM) support, an intelligent data and […]

FIREPROOF SARKING FOR NEW-BUILD THATCHED PROPERTY

Widely specified for its fire resistance and all round stability in the cladding build-up to apartment blocks as well as a render backer and sheathing board, IPP’s highly versatile Magply boards have been employed by a regional developer as a fireproof sarking board beneath traditional thatched roofing for a development in a beautiful Dorset village. […]

Combilift scoops 10th major Archie award

Recognition for innovation from the FLTA Combilift, the Irish manufacturer of a wide range of handling solutions, has won its 10th prestigious industry award from the Forklift Truck Association for one of its latest products. The 2020 FLTA Awards for Excellence took place virtually on Saturday 10th April, having been postponed from last year due […]